[Tavros had found himself snuggling into Karkat a little more than was probably necessary for group hugs, but it was impossible not to, because group hugs were just that good. And he didn't really notice Gamzee doing anything, because his attention was focused solely on Karkat at that moment. He noticed Karkat shift, and the space he made suddenly looked pretty inviting. With a little difficulty, making sure not to spill booze anywhere, he moved onto it, and then froze at Karkat's words.]

That's, uh... really silly! Nobody hates you- especially, uh, not us! And me, because... haha, you punched Strider. And that makes you, uh, really awesome.